I’m looking for info from someone in the know….
Our 2014 Paceman R61 is fitted with the Auto Climate Control (IHKA)which has started blowing warm air due to the interior air temp sensor registering -40deg C. The sensor is part of the control panel.

I’ve priced it at the dealer which is ouch £$€ but there are plenty of 2nd hand units about.
I need to know if they require reprogramming and/or coding ? - Dealer parts man could not say as it didn’t say on the sheet and master tech was not available.
if they do can I reprogram  a 2nd hand unit  - a friend has ISTA and cable from when he had an R60

Has anyone dealt with this same issue?

Any help is appreciated

 

Morning Dave

Welcome to the Forum

As far as I am aware as long as the replacement is the same part number you should find it plug and play. Even if it requires registration (logging your Chassis number into the replacement unit) ISTA is the tool.

Way back 2004/2005 a friends 5 series Footwell Control module failed, the Dealer wanted so much money he was considering scrapping the car!! Dealer told horror stories about cars being Bricked if the unit was swapped and not programmed and you couldn't reprogram used units !! Well it was wrong actually swapping the units over took longer than reprogramming the replacement unit and he still has the car 😁 Since then I have done several for friends and family

If you are not aware use www.realoem.com put the last 7 Digits of your Vin into the search box, it will call up your model then search the sections for what you need. Once you have the correct part number Google for the best source/price. Then it is the process of removing the faulty unit and changing it. Before all this are you sure it is the IHKA unit not just a sensor or something else. Your friend with ISTA can help confirm if he hasn't already

Dave